CVE-2021-28950
kernel: fuse: stall on CPU can occur because a retry loop continually finds the same bad inode
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 4, 2021
Updated · November 1, 2026
Description
A denial of service in the kernel side of the FUSE functionality can allow a local system to create a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
As the FUSE module will be auto-loaded when required, its use can be disabled by preventing the module from loading with the following instructions:
echo "install fuse /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-fuse.conf
The system will need to be restarted if the FUSE modules are loaded. In most circumstances, the CIFS kernel modules will be unable to be unloaded while the FUSE filesystems are in use.
If the system requires this module to work correctly, this mitigation may not be suitable.
If you need further assistance, see KCS article https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278 or contact Red Hat Global Support Services.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-835 · Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition